Mary J. Mccalmont

Mary J. McCalmont, age 67 of Hastings and formerly of Grand Rapids, passed away Sunday February 17, 2008, with her family at her side, after a short battle with cancer. Mary was born February 27, 1940 the daughter of Edwin and Irene (Bolter) Ball. She graduated from Mt. Mercy High School in 1957. She was married in July of 1957 to Elmer McCalmont. Mary enjoyed being with her family and traveling. She was preceded in death by her 2 children, Brian McCalmont and Laureen Johnson, and her parents. Mary is survived by her husband of 50 years, Elmer McCalmont of Hastings, her children, Christopher J. (Julie) McCalmont, Steven J. (Connie) McCalmont, Patricia J.Dykhouse and husband, John Franklin, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday February 23, 2008 at 11:00am at the Mallard Pond Apartment's, 611 E.Woodlawn Ave. Hastings. Memorials can be made to St.Mary's Cancer Center, 250 Cherry St. SE. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net).